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Bolster Cover (?)

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-173461

Description

White plain-weave linen; open at left and right sides; two rows of drawnwork on both sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bolster cases
linen (material)
silk (textile)
drawn thread work
monograms
Cover, Bolster

Inscription

"EAF" (Monogram embroidery in green silk)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15 x 28 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.793

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